Hornets Jalen McDaniels addresses video controversy from time in high school

Charlotte Hornets second round draft pick Jalen McDaniels gave a statement discussing the video controversy from high school, his growth and maturity, and what he thinks he can bring to the Hornets team.
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Charlotte Hornets second round draft pick Jalen McDaniels gave a statement discussing the video controversy from high school, his growth and maturity, and what he thinks he can bring to the Hornets team.
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That tender offer is only for a rookie minimum salary (about $900,000) and is not guaranteed, so it’s unlikely McDaniels would sign such a contract. It’s possible McDaniels, a 6-10 forward out of San Diego State, could still end up in Hornets training camp either on a two-way contract or some other minimum deal.

The Hornets open training camp Oct. 1 and have 18 players signed, 13 of them to guarantees. The Hornets can have up to 15 players on the regular-season roster, plus up to two two-way contracts, designed for developmental players who would play primarily in the G-League next season.

A source confirmed an ESPN report that the Hornets are interested in Virginia Tech shooting guard Ahmed Hill. However, the source said Hill has not yet been signed. The Hornets can bring up to 20 players to training camp and are expected to use all 20 spots for this camp.

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While the Hornets can have a pair of players under two-way contracts, that can be a fluid situation; financial obligations for two-ways are small, so the Hornets would have the flexibility to shift those contracts based on performance. Shortly after the draft, the Hornets signed Washington State forward Robert Franks with the intention of him filling a two-way contract.

McDaniels was drafted 52nd overall, the second of the Hornets’ two second-round picks, after they selected Nevada guard-forward Cody Martin 36th overall. General manager Mitch Kupchak said prior to the draft that he anticipated both second-rounders being on the roster for the 2019-20 season.